Job Description

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Design Manager will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North team and you can expect: 

  • A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills 
  • Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression 
  • Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills 
  • Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
  • Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice 

    • Experience required… 

    Essential: 

  • Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
  • Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE, IMechE, CIWEM, etc.).
  • Proven experience in leading the design of wastewater infra and/or non-infra projects.
  • Strong understanding of water industry standards, codes of practice, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience working within AMP (Asset Management Plan) cycles for UK Water Companies.
  • Familiarity with NEC3/4 contract frameworks and design delivery in a D&B or consultancy environment.
  • Manage the design programme and ensure timely delivery aligned with project milestones.
  • Ensure that designs are developed with a strong focus on safety (CDM Regulations), operational maintainability, buildability, and sustainability.
  • Excellent coordination and project management skills.
  • Strong leadership and ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Technical credibility with attention to detail.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to engage with clients, contractors, and regulators.
  • Skilled in managing design risks, interfaces, and quality assurance processes.

    • Desirable: 

  • Experience with digital delivery tools such as BIM360, ProjectWise, or similar.
  • Working knowledge of Net Zero Carbon design principles and sustainability frameworks.
  • Experience in collaborative delivery frameworks (e.g. alliances, joint ventures).

    • You’ll get this and so much more… 

    As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package: 

  • Company car or car allowance 
  • Contribution to commuting mileage 
  • Permanent health insurance 
  • 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues) 
  • Company pension contribution 
  • Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits 
  • 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community 

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